FabSwingers.com forum: Union Fees

By *aravancouple OP Man
over a year ago

A Secret Hideaway In the caravan of love

Do you get value for money from your Union, or are they a waste of time,i pay £2.78 union subs a week for what as they have never done anything for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you asked for their help for anything

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

do they help with your payrises

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

"Have you asked for their help for anything "

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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago

Bedworth

I used to be always join the union when I changed jobs but not anymore. When I needed help and tried to contact my union they didn't want to know, the rep rang me back a week after my disciplinary meeting had taken place. They were a total waste of time and I've never joined a union since

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By *aravancouple OP Man
over a year ago

A Secret Hideaway In the caravan of love

"do they help with your payrises"

No as we have a committee that see to all that for us.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to be always join the union when I changed jobs but not anymore. When I needed help and tried to contact my union they didn't want to know, the rep rang me back a week after my disciplinary meeting had taken place. They were a total waste of time and I've never joined a union since"

I had a similar experience when I was younger. Never joined a union since.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to be in a union. I had the local rep email my boss about the lack of contact re: flexi working after mat leave and I got the outcome I wanted immediately. This was months after when I should have heard!

I've been very vocal in the past saying even if you don't agree with the union on a particular matter you should support them, otherwise they are weakened.

I guess it depends on your job whether they are a lot of use a lot of the time, or occasionally helpful.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

My old justb didn't recognise unions so was pointless being in one really.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do not belong to a union, however, I have to pay 2 lots of professional fees totalling over 0.5k GBP each year.

I cannot work as I do without one; and without the other, I would lose a few letters after my name.

Luckily, my employer pays for them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Send the taxman a letter with how much you pay in union fees and your personal details and they will alter your tax code to reduce your tax by the amount of union fes you pay.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I wouldn't ever be without my union. They've done a lot for us at work, particularly quite recently.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

I can't think of anyone who hasn't benefitted wither directly or indirectly from the campaigns trade unions have carried out over the years in such fields as anti-discrimination, working hours, national minimum wage, statutory sick pay, maternity pay and leave, access to tribunals and much more.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unions have done work in getting workers basic rights. Sadly a lot of local/ site union reps are completely useless.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

what have the Union done..?

if you dont feel as a member that the rep is up to the job, step forward..

as members you are the Union..

OP, it can be in some Unions a bit like an insurance policy for when representation is required for discipline, grievance or pension issue's..

your fees are small beer should you need the Unions solicitors etc..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you get value for money from your Union, or are they a waste of time,i pay £2.78 union subs a week for what as they have never done anything for me.

GRRRRRR. is all I have to say about unions!

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Hurrah for Unions!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a union rep .

Nearly everyday I sort out people's problems ranging from marital, alcohol , drug and sexual , oh and work related as well occasionally .

I do this unpaid even though it adds to my workload .

Mug, me ?.

Probably .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am a union rep .

Nearly everyday I sort out people's problems ranging from marital, alcohol , drug and sexual , oh and work related as well occasionally .

I do this unpaid even though it adds to my workload .

Mug, me ?.

Probably ."

Do you do all that stuff on company time? I'd be furious as a boss if you did. Unions are supposed to be for work-related stuff between employers and employees.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you get value for money from your Union, or are they a waste of time,i pay £2.78 union subs a week for what as they have never done anything for me.

I got help with a water bill when I became unemployed so yes!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am a union rep .

Nearly everyday I sort out people's problems ranging from marital, alcohol , drug and sexual , oh and work related as well occasionally .

I do this unpaid even though it adds to my workload .

Mug, me ?.

Probably .

Do you do all that stuff on company time? I'd be furious as a boss if you did. Unions are supposed to be for work-related stuff between employers and employees."

Heh!, it actually includes my bosses who are not in my union .

I have helped one with marital problems and another with workplace stress .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am a union rep .

Nearly everyday I sort out people's problems ranging from marital, alcohol , drug and sexual , oh and work related as well occasionally .

I do this unpaid even though it adds to my workload .

Mug, me ?.

Probably .

Do you do all that stuff on company time? I'd be furious as a boss if you did. Unions are supposed to be for work-related stuff between employers and employees.

Heh!, it actually includes my bosses who are not in my union .

I have helped one with marital problems and another with workplace stress ."

Now that's just fucked up lol

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